Aton

American

[aht-n] / ˈɑt n /

Or Aten

noun

Egyptian Religion.

a solar deity declared by Amenhotep IV to be the only god, represented as a solar disk with rays ending in human hands.

Aton British

/ ˈɑːtən /

noun

a variant spelling of Aten

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His reign was also marked by an increased emphasis on the Egyptian sun god Aton, one of many manifestations of Re.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

Aton, another major Russian brokerage firm, said it did not face margin calls and is well-covered by liquidity.

From Reuters • Mar. 23, 2022

Aton Edwards, founder of the International Preparedness Network, was featured in a segment of the show as well.

From New York Times • Mar. 9, 2019

“About four of five folks who were here five years ago are gone,” said Bernard Sucher, a member of the board of directors of Aton, a Moscow-based investment bank.

From Washington Post • Jun. 19, 2015

In all local temples the worship of Aton was instituted.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 1 "Edwardes" to "Ehrenbreitstein" by Various

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